Happy Fall to everyone,

As the seasons change, it’s interesting how we tend to slow down a little in the summer and when fall arrives, it’s time to pick up the pace again, as there are more activities going on. We are continuing to encourage everyone to check out the variety of activities we have to offer. It’s never to late to learn something new or restart a past hobby. The fellowship of being with others and making new friends is quite beneficial too.

Make sure to check the calendar for upcoming activities. For Extension Homemaker Week, we will have a speaker from the Alzheimer's Association, on Tuesday, Oct. 15, so mark your calendar and bring a friend. The Bazaar is just around the corner on Nov. 2. Hope to see you at several activities. Enjoy this beautiful season.

Thursdays Adult Sewing, 9am to 12pm

Oct. 1 Toolbox Series, “Bees & Native Pollinators”, 5pm

Oct. 2 Needlework Club, 10am

Oct. 3 Crochet Club, 1pm

Oct. 7 Knitting Club, 9:30am

Oct. 9 Game Day club,1pm to 4pm

Oct. 11 Creative Crafts Bash, 9:30am

Oct. 14 Quilt Club, 9:30am

Oct. 15 Bags of Love, 9:30am

Oct. 16 Needlework Club, 10am

Oct. 17 Crochet Club, 1pm

Oct. 21 Knitting Club, 9:30am

Oct. 22 Homemaker Board Meeting, 9:30am

Oct. 28 Beginning Quilting Class, 9:30am

Oct. 28 Garden Club, 9:30am

Oct. 28 Lesson, “Hosting a Smarter Potluck” 10am

October 2019

You can’t live a positive life with a negative mind.

Notes from President Angie Loyd

Upcoming Events

Game ClubOctober 9

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Game Club will be on Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

A variety of card games, word games and domino games will be played, depending on

people's interest, and a jigsaw puzzle will also be available to work on together. Example of

games:. Nines, Rook, 31, LeRoy, Oh Heck, Euchre, Spades, Canasta, Hand & Foot, Phase

10, Skip Bo, Uno, Five Crowns, Boggle, Bananagrams, Quiddler, Rummikub,

Chickenfoot, Mexican Train, etc.

Arts & CraftsOctober 11

Creative Craft Bash9:30am

Fun crafts with prices ranging from $2 to $6 per craft.

Glass Snowman OrnamentMemory Wire Bracelet

Glue Gun HolderToilet Paper Pumpkin

Seasonal Fabric Wreath3-D Snowflake

Registration forms available at the Extension office.

Deadline to register is October 8.

Homemaker Week

Save the DateOctober 15 10am

“Understanding Dementia & Alzheimer’s “

Holiday BazaarNovember 2 8am to 1pm

Vendor applications available at the Extension office and online at http://mccracken.ca.uky.edu/.

They are due into the office by October 25.

County Hubs for LessonsMcCracken (270) 554-9520

Marshall (270) 527-3285Graves (270) 247-2334

Hickman (270) 653-2231

Revamp your Extension Homemaker or church potluck. Learn simple strategies to

enable your guests to make choices that will not sabotage their healthy eating plans.

Make your potluck truly welcoming to guests with diabetes, heart issues, and special

dietary needs without eliminating a single one of your favorite dishes.

Clubs & Mailbox members must now call the Extension office to register no later than 1 week ahead of class time to tell us how many lesson leaders will be attending.

“Hosting a Smarter Potluck” Lesson October 28 10am

Spread the WordTrunk or Treat

StorywalkOctober 25 4pm-6pm

“Peppa’s Halloween Party”Book is based on the TV series, Peppa Pig.

Preschoolers will receive a book at the end of the trunk or treat line.

The Tunic Bible Sewing ClassOctober 17 9am-4pm

The Tunic Bible is a one-stop pattern and lookbook, co-authored by Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr. Inspired by several popular Ready-to-Wear tunic designers, the book combines all of the components needed to construct unlimited fashionable tunics.

You will need to purchase this book prior to class and look through it to decide which neckline you will be working on. Our goal for this class is to help with fitting and if time allows, begin creating your own original beautiful tunic or dress.

In the morning (please be ready to START at 9) we will be tracing the pattern onto pattern tracing paper, then using that copied version to cut our muslin or test garment. You may use actual muslin or a cheap piece of cotton fabric. Please do not buy a knit or stretchy fabric. After cutting out the muslin we will be sewing it together to check fit and make adjustments as needed. We will break for lunch around noon. The afternoon we will begin cutting out the tunics/dresses from the fashion fabric you bring. Then the fun begins-sewing the garment!

There will be sewing machines available if you need one- PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT TO USE ONE OF OUR MACHINES. Feel free to bring your own machine. Sergers, irons and ironing boards will also be available for your use.

Here is the class supply list:

2-3 yards of muslin (or cotton fabric for the “test garment”)Fashion fabric- 2-3 yards of your choice, WASHED AND DRIED Trims, ribbons (your choice)Paper scissors, Fabric scissors, Scotch tape, Pins, Seam ripper (unfortunately)Hand sewing needle, thread to match your fashion fabric, sewing machine needle (80/12 Universal)Markers to trace pattern and pattern tracing paper (NancysNotions.com)Optional: 16-18 inch invisible zipper to match your fashion fabric.Fusible interfacing i.e., “fuse-knit”- 1 yardFabric Marking pen (used for marking notches, darts, etc)

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED! If you are interested, please reserve your spot as soon as you can.

McCracken County High School Culinary Needs

The McCracken County High School culinary teacher is asking for donations for her culinary class. She is requesting mainly used items that can be things you do not use in your kitchen, yard sale items, or thrift store purchases, etc. They will use old whipped topping bowls to new items. Items most needed are:

Dish cloths and towels Rectangular cookie sheets 9x13 metal sheet cake pans Whisks Silverware (especially forks)

We will accept the donations at the Extension office and pass them along to the school.

4-H Backpack Program4-H is accepting monetary and food

donations. For FOOD donations, please contact the Extension office for food

guidelines. 270-554-9520.

Passing Along Your Passion

If you would like to do a class or a club for the 4-H program showcasing the things you love to

do every day (cooking, sewing, gardening, baking, etc.), 4-H is looking for you.

Contact Amanda Henderson by email, Amanda.Henderson22@uky.edu or call,

270-554-9520.

BBQ Sweet Potato Nachos

Makes 4 servingsServing size: ¼ of recipe

Ingredients:

2 sweet potatoes (long & evenly round is ideal), washed & sliced into ¼ inch rounds2 T. olive oil½ tsp. salt½ tsp. pepper½ red onion, diced1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed½ bell pepper, diced½ avocado, pit removed and diced (optional)

Dressing:1 ½ tsps. Lemon juice½ cup plain Greek yogurt1 ½ T. barbeque sauce½ tsp. chili powder

McCracken County Cooperative Extension2025 New Holt RoadPaducah, KY 42001-9755

Phone:(270) 554-9520

Events held at the address below unless stated otherwise.

Nutrition facts per serving:300 calories; 12 total fat; 2.5g saturated fat; 0g trans fat; 5mg cholesterol; 710mg sodium; 40g carbohydrate; 9g fiber; 8g sugar; 10g protein

Source: Katie Shoultz, NEP Marketing and Media Specialist, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Spread sweet potato rounds on a large sheet pan and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Roast potatoes for 10-15 minutes, toss and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ingredients for dressing in a small bowl.

Remove sweet potatoes from oven. Sprinkle onion, black beans, bell pepper and avocado over the sweet potatoes and let cool.

Drizzle with dressing or use dressing to dip.

Kindness Quote

“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.”

~Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

Download this and past issues of the Adult, Youth, Parent and Family Caregiver Health Bulletins: http://fcs-hes.ca.uky.edu/content/health-bulletins

O C T O B E R 2 0 1 9

BE A PART OF YOUR HEALTHCARE TEAMOnly 12 percent of people

understand what their healthcare provider tries to tell them. Therefore, it is important to become actively involved in your healthcare. Here are some ways to help you prepare for your next appointment.

Before your appointment• Bring all of your medicines

including prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements.

• Write down your questions.

• Know your previous illnesses, past procedures, and your current medical condition.

Written by: Natalie JonesEdited by: Alyssa SimmsDesigned by: Rusty ManseauStock images: 123RF.com

During your appointment• Every time you talk with a healthcare provider, ask

these questions to understand better your health. (1) What is my main problem? (2) What do I need to do? (3) Why is it important for me to do this?

• Let your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist know if you do not understand what you need to do. There is no need to feel rushed or embarrassed if you do not understand something. You can say, “This is new to me. Will you please explain that to me one more time?”

After your appointment• Make sure to follow your doctor’s instructions.

Don’t be afraid to call your doctor if you do not understand or have a question.

• Do not stop taking any medications without first asking your doctor or pharmacist.

• Call your doctor if you start to feel worse or you have problems with instructions or medications.

SOURCES: • https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/famhistory/

file/factsheet_FHH_checklist_adults.pdf• https://health.gov/communication/literacy/

quickguide/factsbasic.htm• http://familyhealthhistory.org

Call your doctor if you start to feel worse or you have problems with instructions or medications.

Do not stop taking any medications without

first asking your doctor or pharmacist.

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Do you have these products in your

home? Bleach,

rat poison, moth-

balls, charcoal lighter fluid,

oven cleaner, batteries,

mercury thermometers,

gas, oil, wood polish, toilet

and drain cleaners, shoe

polish, bug spray?

Household products like

these are dangerous for

your children!

Household products are

called hazardous if they

can harm people when not used in the

right way. Not every product is haz-

ardous and some are more dangerous

than others.

You can use most products safely if you follow the

directions on the label. Doing things that are not on

the label is risky for your health and your family’s. People

run into trouble by using too much of a product, or by

mixing two products together, for example.

Children can be poisoned if products are stored or

thrown away unsafely. Children’s bodies are small, so

even a little bit of some chemicals can cause big problems.

Eating or drinking a hazardous product is dangerous,

of course. Also, just touching or breathing some

products—even a very small amount of them—can

be harmful. They can burn your

skin or eyes just by touch-

ing them. Some

hazardous prod-

ucts can make you

sick if they get

into your body

through your

skin or when

you breathe

in their

dust or

fumes.

Sometimes you know

right away if you or your child

has come into contact with a hazardous product. You

may feel sick to your stomach or dizzy. Your skin may

itch or burn. Your eyes may water or hurt.

Other problems don’t show up until later, like cancer

or harm to your lungs. Also, coming into contact

with chemicals can affect a child’s growing body.

You can protect your children and yourself from illness

and injury. Use hazardous products safely. Store them

carefully. Dispose of them properly. The following pages

will help you learn more.

Hazardous Household ProductsShould You Be Concerned?

Hazardous Household Products

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In Case of Emergency

You can reach your local Poison Control Center by calling 1-800-222-1222 from anywhere in the country. Put this number next to all of your telephones and where you store your hazardous products.FACTIn 2000, nearly 20,000 children

were exposed to or poisoned by household chlorine bleach.

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Use SafelyDo you use hazardous household products safely?

• Read the label.

That is one of

the most

important steps

in using

products.

• Look for

words like

caution, warning, flammable, harmful, danger, poison. These tell

you that a product

may be hazardous. If you see

these words on a label, take extra care.

• Look for special instructions on the label such as:

“Work in well ventilated area.” This means work

outside or with the windows open. The fumes can

make you sick if you do not have enough fresh air.

• “Wear protective clothing.” This means wear goggles

or safety glasses, gloves, long sleeves, or other

coverings. The right clothing can prevent burns or

keep chemicals from going into your body through

the skin.

• Never mix products unless the label says it is safe

to do it. For example, never mix products containing

chlorine bleach with products containing ammonia.

You will make a deadly gas by mixing these together.

• Keep children and pets away while you use

hazardous products.

• Always put the cap back on and put away the product

right after you finish using it.

• Never leave the product or container where children

can see it or reach it.

• Don’t eat, drink, or smoke when using hazardous

products.

• Be ready in case there’s an accident: Put the Poison

Control Center telephone number, 800/222-1222,

where you can find it quickly in case of an emergency.

Tape it to the wall by your kitchen phone, for example.

• Buy Syrup of Ipecac at your local drugstore and

keep it handy. This medicine makes a person throw

up. But only use it when a doctor or the Poison

Control Center tells you. Sometimes throwing up

makes the poisoning worse.

Use LessCan you cut down on the hazardous products in

your home?

• Do you buy only what you need, so you don’t

have extras?

• Prevent or reduce pest problems so you don’t

need chemicals to kill them. Wash dishes and

wipe counters often. Keep the

garbage area tidy.

• If you’re pregnant, don’t use

hazardous products if some-

thing else will do the job.

• Think about using tools or

products known to be safe:

Use a plunger to unclog

sinks instead of chemicals.

Clean with baking soda

(for scrubbing) or

vinegar (for cut-

ting grease).

Hazardous Household Products

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?Questions to Ask

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Hazardous Household Products

Store SafelyDo you store hazardous household products safely?

• Keep them away from children. A locked, secure

place is best.

• Store them in the package, can, or bottle they came

in. Never put them in another container (especially

one for food or drink)! This helps prevent poisoning

and keeps the label instructions with the product.

• Keep containers and packages dry. Close them tightly.

• Set containers inside a plastic bucket in case of leaks.

• Store products at least 150 feet away from your

well, cistern, or water pump. This will protect your

water supply and your health.

• Keep products away from heat, sparks, or fire.

• Store batteries and flammable chemicals like gasoline

in the shade, away from direct sunlight.

Safe DisposalHow do you get rid of leftover products?

• Share the extra with someone who will use it up.

• Take leftovers to a community hazardous waste

collection point. Ask your local or state health

department where this is.

• Some products—like pesticides—are very

hazardous. You will even need to be careful

how you dispose of the container. The label

will tell you what to do.

• Never dump or burn hazardous

products on your property. Dumping

or burning them near a water supply

is very dangerous.

• Never burn hazardous wastes in a barrel or stove.

Burning may let off toxic gases and make

hazardous ash and smoke. And, it’s against the law

in many states.

• Recycle used motor oil or antifreeze. Many

communities have places for you to do this.

• Mercury is a threat to health. Products that have

mercury in them are fluorescent bulbs, thermometers,

thermostats, and blood pressure meters. Call your

local trash department or health department to

find out where to recycle products with mercury.

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?Questions to Ask

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Hazardous Household Products

ACTION STEPS

When In Doubt, Check It Out!

✆• Call your local Poison Control Center 800/222-1222

• Call your local Cooperative Extension office

• Call your local or state health department

• Contact the Consumer Products Safety Commission:

800/638-2772 • www.cpsc.gov

• Contact Healthy Indoor Air for America’s Homes:

406/994-3451 or visit the website at

www.montana.edu/wwwcxair/

• The Home*A*Syst handbook gives more details

about this and other healthy home topics

608/262-0024 or www.uwex.edu/homeasyst

• EPA’s Consumer Labeling Initiative

www.epa.gov/opptintr/labeling/index.htm

Notes

This chapter was adapted from “Managing Hazardous Household Products,” by Elaine Andrews, University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension. In

Home*A*Syst, An Environmental Risk-Assessment Guide for the Home, ©1997 Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. All rights reserved.

Here are some ways to protect your family’s health.

• Buy only what you need to do the job.

• Use products known to be safe when possible.

• Read and follow directions on product

labels—always!

• Post the Poison Control Center telephone

number next to the phone.

• Never mix two products together unless

you are certain it is safe to do so.

• Never mix bleach and ammonia

• Keep all hazardous products, including

bleach, in a cabinet out of reach of children.

• Buy products in childproof containers.

• Keep hazardous products in their original

containers.

• Give leftover products to someone else

to use.

• Find out about your community’s hazardous

waste collection points.

• Recycle products that you can—oil, antifreeze,

products with mercury.

• Never burn or dump leftover products or

containers.